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MUNICH, GERMANY - AUGUST 08: Thomas Mueller of Bayern Munich battles for possession with Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea FC at Allianz Arena on August 08, 2020 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s player ratings on EA Sports’ FIFA 21 are iffy at best

Chelsea key clashes at Brighton: Timo Werner vs. Lewis Dunk

Chelsea: Keeping Giroud at Stamford Bridge is vital for the Blues

Chelsea: Three things to look for as the Blues open at Brighton

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Mason Mount of Chelsea looks on during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alastair Grant/Pool via Getty Images)

A Chelsea tinted preview of the 2020/2021 Premier League

Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner is pictured during the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: FIFA ratings and new numbers and sleeve badges, oh my!

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea controls the ball as Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United looks on during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andy Rain/Pool via Getty Images)

Bold predictions for Chelsea and the Premier League in 2020/21

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea and Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool speak during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on July 22, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Frank Lampard has a new rival in Jurgen Klopp

Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea needs to be more than winners of the transfer window

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on July 26, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Team honors Christian Pulisic with the No. 10 shirt

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Mathias Jensen (L) of Brentford challenges Conor Gallagher of Swansea during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi-final 2nd Leg match between Brentford and Swansea City at Griffin Park on July 29, 2020 in Brentford, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher needs the right team, not just any team

Chelsea's Russian owner Roman Abramovich applauds, as players celebrate their league title win at the end of the Premier League football match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in London on May 21, 2017.Chelsea's extended victory parade reached a climax with the trophy presentation on May 21, 2017 after being crowned Premier League champions with two games to go. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Holier than thou Jurgen Klopp upset Chelsea is loved more by owner

Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga looks on during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Chelsea at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on July 11, 2020. (Photo by Rui Vieira / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by RUI VIEIRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Explaining Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation and Edouard Mendy links

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Previewing Chelsea’s season following an exciting transfer window

Chelsea's English head coach Frank Lampard (R) gestures with Chelsea's English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in London on July 14, 2020. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Ziyech knock gives Lampard more time to tweak tactics

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Chelsea FC and AFC Ajax at Stamford Bridge on November 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Racing season or another little horse year?

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: N'Golo Kantea of Chelsea nd Oriol Romeu of Southampton battle for posession during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Southampton at Stamford Bridge on December 16, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: New players not as vital as injury management and rotation

Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech (L) vies with Brighton's English midfielder Solly March and Brighton's Belgian midfielder Leandro Trossard (R) as socially distanced fans watch from the stands during the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Who’s in, who’s out? Chelsea’s attack for the 2020/21 season

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: (L-R) Antonio Rudiger, Kurt Zouma and Fikayo Tomori of Chelsea celebrate during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: The Blues’ defense was actually superb last season

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Frank Lampard manager of Chelsea celebrates his teams victory over Spurs during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Three big questions: Chelsea’s Frank Lampard and year two

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on September 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Frank Lampard’s tactical toolbox: Four formations Chelsea can use

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori of Chelsea celebrate following their sides victory in the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on September 14, 2019 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Tammy Abraham’s struggles for starts have only just begun

and Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount vies with Chelsea's English midfielder Ross Barkley West Ham United's English midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by Adam Davy / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Who’s in, who’s out? Chelsea’s midfield for the 2020/21 season

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on July 26, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Pulisic deserves his spot in the starting XI, despite new signings

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Mason Mount of Chelsea looks on during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alastair Grant/Pool via Getty Images)

Chelsea: Mason Mount, a key part of the new look squad

Chelsea's forward Kenedy runs with the ball during a football friendly match between Spanish Liga team Barcelona and English Premier League club Chelsea in Saitama on July 23, 2019. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Three big questions: Chelsea’s loan army marches on

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)

Who’s in, who’s out? Chelsea’s defense for the 2020/21 season

LEIGH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Sam Kerr of Chelsea in possession during the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village on September 06, 2020 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Chelsea Women rue missed chances as they draw level with Manchester United